The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 29,900
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 4.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
170.2 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.54 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.42 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft